Despite its mountainous backdrop—home to 14,000 trees, 73 bird species, and unbeatable volcano vistas—this beguiling eight-room property is anything but rugged. The otherworldly vision of Central American philanthropist Alfredo Pellas Jr. and his wife Theresa pairs intimate affluence with a conservationist’s zeal. Case in point: the one-on-one cooking lesson with the chef-in-residence features produce from the resort’s 13,000-square-foot organic vegetable garden. Though sustainability doesn’t overpower style here. Accommodations consist of four stone-and-glass villas and one four-bedroom residence (the latter comes with its own infinity-edge “hot tub”), kitted out in local woods, leathers, and cowhides. At the property’s heart is an airy communal space, the Casa Club, featuring a swish lobby lounge and panoramic views of the surrounding bluffs. It’s the outdoor experiences, though, that are ...more...